Wishing to help their dealers make a
difference in the lives of school children, Rhino Linings USA, Inc. has
developed the Rhinos Love to Read elementary school literacy campaign. Rhinos Love to Read
is a reading motivation kit offered to teachers of grades 1-3.
According to the company, this
turnkey program makes it easy for them to make a contribution to their
communities.
Designed to promote the joy of reading, Rhinos Love To Read rewards children with prizes each time they fulfill a new
reading goal. Rhino Linings dealers supply each classroom with a kit that
contains motivational stickers, bookmarks, coloring books, a sing-along tape
and a poster to chart each student's progress. All of these classroom
materials use and emphasize rhino images.
Lori Harris of Rhino Linings of Missoula (Montana) has successfully
introduced Rhinos Love to Read to nine different classrooms in nearby
schools. "Parents, educators and librarians are very excited about this
program because it is a very powerful tool for encouraging children to spend
more time reading," said Harris. "The interest among children is
contagious."
"The program gives all children the chance to participate by reading at
their own levels," said Melanie Young of Rhino Linings of Elizabeth City
(North Carolina). Young donated several kits to her local school, and 560
students participated in the program. "The teachers had the students pass a
comprehensive quiz before credit was allowed for each book," Young
explained. "The kids were really working for this. At the program's
completion, I had the honor of presenting the merit certificates and
announcing the top reading classes at the school's awards ceremony. I was
impressed by the level of enthusiasm on the part of the students, parents
and teachers."
"Rhino Linings is happy to give back to the educational community," said
Russell Lewis, president and founder of Rhino Linings USA, Inc. "For years,
our dealers have been asking for a program that would allow them to get more
involved in community service. We're proud to offer Rhinos Love to Read as a
great way for our dealers to have a positive impact on their communities."
According to the company, teachers are encouraged to contact the Rhino Linings USA corporate office
for the name and phone number of the local dealer participating in the
program.
Rhino Linings USA, Inc. says it pioneered sprayed-on polyurethane linings to protect
truck beds and countless other surfaces from abrasion, impact, chemicals and
corrosion. There are more than 1,000 Rhino Linings dealers and industrial
accounts around the world. For details on Rhinos Love to Read or dealership
information, visit the website at www.rhinolinings.com or call (800)
422-2603.
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